1974 Hand Painted Thea Porter Couture Corset DressThe combination of silk taffeta and lace with the added touches of the hand painted design (perhaps done by Thea herself) makes this Couture label gown very special. The bodice has a strong nod to the corset and this silhouette was a signature of Thea's. Here it is done in a moire textured black silk taffeta with flat velvet trim. Over the high waist and cascading over the skirt is a layer of fine hand made black lace giving the piece a beautiful